Preparing to Share your Knowledge

First, Stop researching and let it all sink in

Okay, you could keep searching forever, but at some point in the research process, you need to just stop and do something with what you've learned.
Especially before this happens . . .

Needles and haystacks and such from a blog called Indexed

Next, Determine what the content and context of your final product is going to be (don't worry about the format yet)

Paste this organizer into your workspace and respond in the right-hand column.

Audience	(who do you want to share your message with?)	Fill in your answer here. Be as specific as possible.
Purpose	(what do you want to accomplish with your message?)	Explain your purpose here.
Message	(what is the main point/thesis?)	Give the gist of your message. Try to sum it up in just a sentence or two.
	I want my audience to think . . . I want my audience to feel . . . I want my audience to do . . .	Complete each sentence here.
	I want my audience to walk away with the idea that . . .

Once you have completed this organizer, please make a web or outline for your topic (this will be your subpoint organizer) this should include
images, words, quotes, resources, etc.